Viking G-5 Installation Instructions Manual

Viking G-5 Installation Instructions Manual

Vehicular gate operator

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revision B1 april 2007
installation instructions and
safety information
LISTED 18TC
UL 325
UL 991
CLASS I, CLASS II, CLASS III and CLASS IV
vehicular
gate operator
G - 5

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  • Page 1 revision B1 april 2007 vehicular installation instructions and gate operator safety information G - 5 LISTED 18TC UL 325 UL 991 CLASS I, CLASS II, CLASS III and CLASS IV...
  • Page 2: Parts Diagram

    PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS DIAGRAM Item Description Part No. Unit, Motor/Lead Screw VAG5 Cover, Lead Screw VAG5CLS End Cap, Lead Screw Cover VAG5ECC Cover, Terminal 21990 Door, Access 6LUXS Carrier, Lead Screw, with hardware VAG5CGH Mounting Bracket, Front 21931 Bar, Limit Switch VAG5LB Limit Switch (2) VAG5LS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Viking Electromagnetic Lock ........24...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued 6. Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet (6’) away from any mov- ing part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over, under, around or through the gate to operate the controls.
  • Page 6: Maintenance/General Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. MAINTENANCE Remove the Power Harness from the Control Board (refer to page 17) • Clean and lubricate the turning pins and gate hinges using the recommended lubricant. •...
  • Page 7: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY TERMINOLOGY UL325 Gate Operator Classification GLOSSARY RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS I – A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwelling, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR CLASS II –...
  • Page 8: Photo Beam (Non-Contact Sensor) Installation

    Obstruction Charger Charger Center Safety Radio IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Sensor Loop Loop Sensor Rec. Power Power WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Low Battery Low Battery Motor Sensor Motor Sensor min.
  • Page 9: Edge Sensor (Contact Sensor) Installation

    Low Battery Low Battery min. Motor Sensor Motor Sensor IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Hold Open Mag. Timer Lock WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Stop Open Edge Sensor (contact sensor) Installation N.C.
  • Page 10: Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING - Not following these instructions may cause severe injury or death to persons. Audible Alarm Reset Switch Installation Manual Reset for the Audible Alarm UL325 standard requires an audible alarm to go off after two consecutive events detected by the primary entrapment protection of the gate operator (obstruction sensor).
  • Page 11: Important Installation Information

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION CAUTION - FOR USE WITH GATES OF A MAXIMUM OF 16 FT IN LENGTH AND 700 LBS. IN WEIGHT. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS: This is NOT a pedestrian gate operator Do NOT Install the gate operator to lift gates 16'-0"...
  • Page 12: Plan Of Installation - Open Inside

    PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION - OPEN INSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
  • Page 13: Plan Of Installation - Open Outside

    PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE PLAN OF INSTALLATION – OPEN OUTSIDE The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas.
  • Page 14: Gate Operator Installation

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION CAUTION - If Front Mounting Bar is not welded to a frame member that runs the full length of the gate, the gate operator may damage the gate. Do not weld the bar or backing plate to a few pickets. STEP 1 Cut the Front Mounting Bar (the offset bar) so that:...
  • Page 15 GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Step 3 Remove the Terminal Cover: a) Open the plastic flap and b) Remove the Thumbscrew. STEP 4 Mount the operator. Perform the Manual Release procedure as shown at the bottom of page 7. The gate can now be moved manually.
  • Page 16: Step 6 Through 8 - Limit Switch Setup

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Limit Switch Setup STEP 6 Pull Cover Forward and Remove the lead screw cover: Remove a) Remove the screw and b) Slide out the cover. STEP 7 Adjust the Loosen the screws on the limit switch Limit Switches holders and position the limit switches to the desired position.
  • Page 17: Opening/Closing Setup

    GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION GATE OPERATOR INSTALLATION Opening/Closing Setup: To have the gate operator slow down prior to reaching its limits use the following steps: 1. Setup the Limit Switches manually at the desired open and close position. 2. Allow the gate operator to run a full open and close cycle (from limit to limit) without interruption.
  • Page 18: Control Box Installation

    CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION WARNING - If the control box is not mounted properly it may fall, causing damage and/or injury. The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) weight is approximately 40 lbs. Be sure that the substrate being mounted to and the fasteners being used are appropriate to support the weight of the control box.
  • Page 19: Electrical Installation (120/220 Vac)

    Caution – Do not connect the power harness to the board until the installation is ready for verification. Power Harness The G-5 Gate Operator requires a single phase AC line to operate and charge the batteries. 1. Turn off the main switch or breaker for Auxiliary Power Connection.
  • Page 20: Single Unit Connections

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – SINGLE UNIT Single Unit Connections Connect the wires from the motor unit to the terminal block mounted next to the control board. Match wire colors to the terminal block. Match Colors Connect the wire harness to the “OPEN RIGHT” connector if the gate opens inside.
  • Page 21: Master/Slave Connections

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION – MASTER/SLAVE Master/Slave Connections A Master/Slave control board is available, when required, to run two gate operators in synchronous mode. Slave Limit Open Limit Close Slave Limit Open Limit Close Obstruction Overlap Delay Center Safety Radio Sensor...
  • Page 22: Vehicular Loop Detector Installation

    VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION Dimension A – 5’ for Single Gate Operator 6’ for Master/Slave Gate Operator Outside Inside Center Exit Reopen Reopen Loop Loop Loop Loop Make Even with Open Gate Gate in Open Position TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
  • Page 23: Installation Guidelines

    VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION VEHICULAR LOOP DETECTOR INSTALLATION W W A A R R N N I I N N G G – – C C o o n n s s u u l l t t t t h h e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s f f r r o o m m t t h h e e l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r . . T T h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g s s t t a a t t e e m m e e n n t t s s a a r r e e p p r r o o v v i i d d e e d d a a s s a a g g u u i i d d e e b b u u t t d d i i f f f f e e r r e e n n t t r r e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s m m a a y y b b e e r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d b b y y t t h h e e v v e e h h i i c c u u l l a a r r l l o o o o p p d d e e t t e e c c t t o o r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r .
  • Page 24: Accessory Connections

    Hold Open Timer Brake ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Close Stop Open Open Commands Master/Slave Master/Slave Guard Station Guard Station Open Commands Open Commands Safety Connector Loop Connector Siren Obstruction Overlap Delay Charger Charger Center Safety Radio Sensor Loop Loop Sensor Rec.
  • Page 25: Radio Receiver

    ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS ACCESSORY CONNECTIONS Radio Receiver When connecting the Radio Receiver carefully verify the proper connections. Fail Safe/Secure The maximum voltage that the control board provides for external accessories is the maximum voltage of the battery, which is about 28 volts. In the event of an electrical short in the power to the accessories, the board will protect itself by shutting down and will remain shut down until the short is corrected.
  • Page 26: Viking Electromagnetic Lock

    Lock Kit) Green Black 24VDC White Loop Conne Radio Station N.O. N.C. This Magnetic Lock is an OPTIONAL ACCESORY available from Mag. Lock Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-MAG13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884 Motor Sensor Low Battery...
  • Page 27: Magnetic Lock; Solenoid; Guard Station

    Motor Sensor Hold Open Mag. Timer Connection Locations Lock Close Stop Open (Single Unit Board shown) N.C. Viking Access Systems can supply an Obstruction Overlap Delay Charger Charger Center Safety Radio Sensor N.O. excellent Magnetic Lock unit (part number Loop...
  • Page 28: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Intelligent Obstruction Sensor (Primary Entrapment Protection) Obstruction Overlap Delay Center Safety Sensor Loop Loop Trim Pot Location (Single Unit Board shown) min. The Obstruction Sensor detects obstructions Turning the Trim Pot clockwise in the path of the traveling gate. The Trim increases the sensitivity.
  • Page 29: Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation; Hold Open Timer

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Fail Safe/Fail Secure Operation The gate operator contains a unique design that allows the user to move the gate manually in case of power failure. There are three levels of force required to move the gate manually. Connection Locations (Single Unit Board shown) Fail...
  • Page 30: Gate Overlap Setting

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Gate Overlap Setting Setting the Overlap Delay Pot to “0” will cause the master and the slave units to open and close at the same time A Master/Slave control board is required to operate two gates with a single controller. Obstruction Overlap Delay Center...
  • Page 31: Solar Panel Installation

    2. The greater capacity of the batteries, the longer the system will operate on cloudy days. 3. If more spcific information is needed, please consult with Viking Access Systems. For more information regarding solar energy refer to http:/www.nrel.gov. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1 800 908 0884...
  • Page 32: Viking Hinge

    H H - - 4 4 VIKING HINGE VIKING HINGE ™ These Hinges are OPTIONAL ACCESORIES available from Viking Access Systems. Please order part number VA-HD. Standard Features • Self-lubricating oil impregnated bronze bushing • Port for adding a Zirk fitting •...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not run – Motor Sensor indicator comes ON Check all motor connections to Ensure that the motor Check that all motor cable be fully engaged. Refer to page connections are: connections, junctions and 15, 18 and 19. extensions are properly a) Properly connected, connected and color-coded.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Gate does not open or close Check all motor connections to Check that limit switches are Check that the stop command be fully engaged. Refer to page connected to the common and is not active. Refer to page 8 the normally close position and 25.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    LED is on, indicating that there Refer to page 7. is AC power. G-5 unit runs slower than normal Set the overlap delay trim pot Note: Overlap trim pot is to 0. Refer to page 28.
  • Page 36 Inherent overload protection in the regulated power supply for external accessories with multiple devices of protection. Modular connectors for easy installation. Solar panel and low voltage wiring compatibility. LED indicators for verification of operation. Viking Access Systems T 800.908.0884 • F 949.753.1640 631 Wald - Irvine, CA 92618 vikingaccess.com...

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